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Looking for some engaging life science activities? I've got you covered. In this custom category, you'll find resources for teaching cells, plant and animal structures, body systems, life cycles, ecosystems, heredity, and more!

Microscope Parts and Functions Diagrams, Worksheets, Assessment & Two Easy Labs

By Brenda Kovich

You’ll love this introduction to microscopes! A labeled diagram teaches parts, and a sheet of definitions explains functions. Worksheets, flashcards, assessment, and two easy labs are also included. Open the preview to take a closer look at the

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Science, Biology, General Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Animals Form Groups to Survive – 9 Reading Passages and Activities NGSS 3-LS2-1

By Brenda Kovich

Nine reading passages and cooperative learning activities immerse kids in ways animals form groups to survive. They also explore names of different animal groups, compare, and write using evidence from the articles.This interdisciplinary project is

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Acquired Traits - Influenced by the Environment – Science & Writing NGSS 3-LS3-2

By Brenda Kovich

Kids observe photos of traits influenced by the environment, establish cause-effect relationships for acquired characteristics, and write explanatory paragraphs or essays. This set of science activities addresses NGSS 3-LS3-2, as well as ELA

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Science, Biology, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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W.3.2, W.4.2, W.3.2c

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Inherited and Acquired (Environmental) Traits Activities - 3rd or 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Explore inherited and acquired (environmental) traits with photographs. Students in third or fourth grade observe four images of plants and animals, collect data, and draw conclusions about inherited traits. Then they establish cause-effect

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Science, Biology, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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W.3.2, W.4.2

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Variations in Characteristics: Fun Frog Science Activities NGSS 3-LS4-2 3-LS4-3

By Brenda Kovich

Kids explore how variations in frogs’ characteristics may provide advantages in survival, finding mates, and reproducing. They investigate simulated frog tongues and eggs, read about courtship, and camouflage a frog to blend in with the classroom

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Science, Biology

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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Life Cycles Project – Birth, Growth, Reproduction, Death - NGSS 3-LS1-1 Activity

By Brenda Kovich

This life cycles project helps kids understand common stages: birth, growth, adulthood, reproduction, and death. Using the jigsaw method, each student explores one of nine organisms. They cut, paste, and color to create a timeline. Then they share

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Science, Biology

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

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Physical Characteristics of Animals and Their Offspring + Survival Activities

By Brenda Kovich

In this three-part lesson, kids observe how physical characteristics of animal offspring are similar to and different from their parents, learn about adaptations and survival, and use critical thinking to analyze biological scenarios.To get a closer

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Science, Biology

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3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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Invasive Species Science Writing – Solutions for Environment Change NGSS 3-LS4-4

By Brenda Kovich

Let kids act like ecosystem engineers! They explore problems caused by invasive species, evaluate solutions, develop claims and evidence. Activities integrate science, engineering design, and writing – and address NGSS 3-LS4-4.Open the preview to

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Science, Writing, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

W.3.1

$5.00

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Hydroponics: What Plants Need Activities and STEM - NGSS 5-LS1-1

By Brenda Kovich

In this set of hydroponics activities, kids explore what plants need. They germinate seeds in baggies, learn about photosynthesis, review the engineering design process, participate in a STEM challenge, and write to support a claim that plants get

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Science, Biology, Engineering

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.2

$5.00

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Indian Corn Lab Activities - Fun Science Experiments for Fall or Thanksgiving

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for some seriously fun fall science? Try these Indian corn labs! Kids conduct full-blown experiments. They hypothesize; identify independent and controlled variables; use measurement tools; design and carry out fair tests, record results,

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Science, Thanksgiving, Autumn

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

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Fun Autumn Science Experiment – Fall Leaves Chromatography Lab or Project

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a seriously fun fall science experiment? Try this autumn chromatography lab! Kids compare leaves of different colors. As they soak in isopropyl alcohol, pigments are collected and separated by coffee filter strips. Students control

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Science, Autumn

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

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Inherited Traits – Observing, Collecting Data & Drawing Conclusions NGSS 3-LS3-1

By Brenda Kovich

This simple, straightforward set of activities addresses NGSS 3-LS3-1. Students observe four photos (tomato plants, butterfly fish, sea turtles, bulldogs), collect data, and draw conclusions about inherited traits. Open the preview to take a closer

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Science, Biology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Seed Parts, Germination, and Dispersal Activities – Plant Structures & Functions

By Brenda Kovich

Explore seeds with hands-on plant activities! Kids investigate parts of monocots and dicots, germinate corn or beans in a paper towel, learn about dispersal, and participate in a STEM challenge. Open the preview to take a closer look at the life

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Science, Biology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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Gifted and Talented GATE G/T Animal Research Project: Bird Adaptations & Climate

By Brenda Kovich

This animal research project was designed for gifted and talented (GATE, G/T, high ability) students. They gather evidence then use critical thinking to analyze bird adaptations in different climate zones. Two effective note-taking options encourage

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.4.8, W.4.9, W.5.2, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.5.9

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Change in Environment Affects Plants & Animals - Critical Thinking Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Kids use critical thinking to determine how change in environment affects plants or animals. First, they explore what plants and animals need to survive. Then they analyze ten scenarios to determine whether a change in environment will affect

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Science, Biology

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3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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Free Animal Classification Game to Encourage Deductive Reasoning

By Brenda Kovich

This fun game teaches kids the basics of animal classification and encourages deductive reasoning. It's also a great time-filler. You can use it with the few minutes before lunch, after students have packed up, or whenever!How to PlaySay, “I’m

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Science, Biology, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Games

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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